Small World Adoption

Small World Adoption Small World Adoption was founded by Jim & Jean Savley in Nashville, TN in 1985 as a Christian non-pro We named it Small World, Inc. Their health is examined.

Jim’s maternal grandmother was an orphaned child sold as an indentured servant and lived a very hard existence until her adulthood when she freed herself and married a good man from Tennessee. Jim recalls in his early childhood being admonished to always be kind to orphans in honor of his grandmother and her experience. Small World continues to rescue orphans in institutions on 4 continents around

the world and place them for adoption in Christian families. Jim joined the pastoral staff at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA in 1981. He became the first director of the “Save A Baby Ministry” at Thomas Road Baptist Church helping establish the Family Life Services Adoption Agency and the God Parent Maternity Home. Jim led the pro-life/ pro-family ministries for Thomas Road Baptist Church and appeared on The Old Time Gospel Hour TV Ministry with Dr. Jerry Falwell several times during the period of 1981-1985. In 1985 after graduating from Seminary and serving on staff for 5 years at the largest church in America at that time God called Jean and I to start an independent Christian ministry that would offer an alternative to abortion and preserve and enhance the lives of children. It was during a church service where DR. Francis Schaffer was preaching. At the end I went forward and prayed at the altar where God confirmed what he wanted me to do. As I walked back to my seat I noticed my wife Jean making her way back to her seat near me where she had been sitting with a group of teenagers we invited to church to hear Dr. Schaffer. It turns out God had spoken to her about the very same thing. We traveled back to our hometown of Nashville TN soon after that and filed the legal paperwork to start a non-profit organization which became known as Small World Adoption Agency. Our ministry has always been to the child first. After the orphaned or abandoned child is adopted by his new family he is no longer an orphan. The orphan condition is cured. The state and others no longer have to support him. That is the job of his new family. It makes sense for society and the child. The other great plus in this ministry is seeing a couple find the child they have longed for, sometimes for years. An adoption agency must employ a group of professionals to meet state and federal laws in all countries where they work (social worker, layers, counselors, and administrators). We investigate prospective adoptive couples via what is known as a homestudy. It is an in-depth investigation of the applicants. Criminal background checks are performed on the couple. Their social and psychological make-up are assessed by professional social workers and counselors. A series of personal interviews and references are examined to make a determination of their fitness to parent. After State and FBI reports are received agency social workers visit their residence and examine it for appropriateness as a residence for a child. Our attorneys file the needed paperwork and a legal forever family is formed. I remember as a child my mother drilled it into me to always be nice to orphans. My grandmother had a very difficult childhood due to her mother’s death early in her life and her father who was an alcoholic abandoned her, well it was even worse than that. He sold her into slavery to serve in the home of different families over the years. She had a withered arm which rendered her handicapped and she told stories of her waiting on families and standing in the hall watching as they ate until she could clear the table and make a meal on the remains on their plates. She told of how she cooked and cleaned as a young child while the children of the family opened their Christmas presents and she had no such pleasures. God used her hardships to help motivate me to travel around the world taking the love of God in the form of Christmas presents each year through our Christmas In The Orphanage Campaign every year since 1991. I am blessed every time one of those little eyes lights up when they see they have a present and it really belongs to them. The only thing that’s better than that is when I can take a Christian couple into that orphanage and introduce them to their new son or daughter. Seeing that child adjust over the next few days to having enough food every day and people who don’t go away but love him and stick with him. Wow that is the best feeling in the world.

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord… ✨No matter what today looks like, you can hold onto this truth...
04/13/2026

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord… ✨

No matter what today looks like, you can hold onto this truth: God’s plans are good. Plans filled with hope. Plans that are greater than what we can see or understand in the moment.

If you’re walking through uncertainty, trust that He is still writing your story—beautifully and intentionally. 💛

Hold onto hope. Better days are ahead.

If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and feeling unsure about what to do, please know—you are not alone. 💛At Small W...
04/11/2026

If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and feeling unsure about what to do, please know—you are not alone. 💛

At Small World, we are here to listen, support, and walk alongside you without pressure or judgment. Adoption is a brave and loving option, and we would be honored to simply talk with you, answer your questions, and help you explore what’s best for you and your child.

You deserve compassion, understanding, and support during this time. No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here for you.

Reach out anytime—we’re ready to listen. 🤍

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible team! 👏We recently completed our license review, and it’s because of your hard work, ...
04/08/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible team! 👏

We recently completed our license review, and it’s because of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence that it was such a success. Each of you plays a vital role in carrying out our mission, and this milestone reflects the integrity and care you bring every single day.

We are so grateful for a staff that goes above and beyond—not just to meet standards, but to truly make a difference in the lives of the families and children we serve. 💙

Well done, team. We couldn’t do this without you!

🎉 Welcome Home, Clark Family! 🎉The Clark family has officially brought their beautiful children home from Liberia, and o...
04/07/2026

🎉 Welcome Home, Clark Family! 🎉

The Clark family has officially brought their beautiful children home from Liberia, and our hearts are overflowing with joy! 💗

It has been such an honor to walk alongside you on this incredible adoption journey. Your story is a powerful testimony of love, faith, and perseverance, and we are so grateful to have been a part of it.

We pray that the goodness of God will follow your family all the days of your lives as you begin this new chapter together. 🙏✨

01/26/2026

❄️ Office Closure Notice ❄️
Due to unsafe icy conditions from the winter storm, Small World offices are closed today.

Safety comes first — thank you for understanding and stay warm!

01/14/2026

Exciting news — Small World is moving to a new office! 🎉

During this transition, our phone services are being transferred. If you’re unable to reach us by phone, please email [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding!

🌍 Today is Giving Tuesday! 💕Every gift given today helps bring waiting children one step closer to the love and safety o...
12/02/2025

🌍 Today is Giving Tuesday! 💕
Every gift given today helps bring waiting children one step closer to the love and safety of a forever family.
When you give to Small World Adoption, you’re not just donating — you’re helping write a story of hope, faith, and belonging. 🙏
Join us in making a lasting impact today!

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude. 🍂We’re thankful for the children who have found their forever famil...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude. 🍂
We’re thankful for the children who have found their forever families, for the parents who have said “yes,” and for the faithful supporters who make this ministry possible.
Most of all, we thank God — the author of every story of hope and redemption. 🙏
From all of us at Small World Adoption, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃💛

Just one week away!This Giving Tuesday, you can be part of God’s story of redemption — helping children find the love an...
11/25/2025

Just one week away!
This Giving Tuesday, you can be part of God’s story of redemption — helping children find the love and safety of a forever family. 💛
Pray. Plan. Participate.
Your generosity changes lives. ✨

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